Studying this morning's four readings from the St. James Daily Devotional Guide (click to subscribe), I examined myself with these questions. Where is your self-examination leading today?
Psalms 119:49-88. Verse 63, how can I enter into closer fellowship today with all those who fear God and seek to obey him?
I Samuel 5:1-12. The Philistines suffer humiliation and torment after seizing the ark of God. How does the church, the Body of Christ, outperform present-day idols in benefiting humanity? My role?
Acts 11:19-30. Verse 26, what did I do yesterday to show myself worthy of being called a Christian? How can I do better today?
Mark 4:1-12. Related, what preparation can I do upon the “soil” of my heart today, so it is ready to receive seed from Jesus and raise a fruitful harvest?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.